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The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016

Many stars served slayage on red carpets and the ‘Gram this year, but there were a few which took a walk on the wild side. We rounded up 15 of the most head-turning -- for better or for worse-- fashion moments of 2016. Take a look and let us know if these outfits caught your eye. 
By Crystal Tate · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
Cassie, 2016 MTV Video Music Awards
We’re all about making a fashion statement, so Cassie’s bright yellow hair and blazer with nothing underneath was spot on.
The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016
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Tisha Campbell-Martin, 2016 BET Awards
Tisha rocked a revealing fishnet gown with over-the-knee boots to the 2016 BET Awards. Super sexy.
The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016
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Tinashe, 2016 BET Awards
Tinashe wore a sheer Philipp Plein gown to the 2016 BET Awards that also showed off her backside. Wowzas!
The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016
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04
Cam Newton, Panthers press conference
In October, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton wore a pink suit, bow tie and feathered green hat to a press conference. The wild, yet dapper, outfit immediately became the subject of a few hilarious Internet memes.
The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016
Cam Newton via Instagram
05
Yung Joc
Yung Joc easily wins the award for most outrageous hairstyle of 2016. Although Twitter had a field day making fun of the look we applaud him for taking a hair-raising risk.
The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016
Young Joc via Instagram
06
Lil’ Kim, VH1 Hip Hop Honors
We’ve seen better looks on Queen B, so this tight little black dress wasn’t our favorite. But you can’t deny this icon from shining while accepting her award at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors.
The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016
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Solange Knowles, 2016 Met Gala
There’s no debate that Solange is a fashion queen, so when she showed up at the 2016 Met Gala in this over-the-top David LaPort yellow pleated dress with matching stirrups she proved that point once again.
The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016
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Zoë Kravitz, 2016 Met Gala
We weren’t sure if Zoë Kravitz was going for a butterfly-esque look or an otherwordly creature when she showed up at the Met Gala with a mask and Valentino gown that looked like she could beautifully fly away.
The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016
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09
Andra Day, 2016 Grammys
We adore Andra’s vintage style, and her white fur stole with matching fur heels at the 2016 Grammy Awards was throwback chic.
The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016
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Nicki Minaj, 2016 Met Gala
Nicki Minaj looked beautiful in her Moschino gown, even if the dominatrix-inspired look with endless crystal buckles was a bit excessive.
The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016
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Orlando Jones, 2016 BET Awards
Comedian and actor Orlando Jones wore a very colorful blazer, shirt, and pants combo at the BET Awards. Was it lovely or loud? You be the judge.
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Erykah Badu, 2016 Soul Train Music Awards
Ms. Badu is a true definition of glowing up. Her outfits might not be conventional, but they are certainly dope.
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Kerry Washington, 2016 Met Gala
Red carpet queen Kerry Washington debuted her bump for baby number two at the 2016 Met Gala, and she wore a sheer Marc Jacobs gown, patterned gloves and purple hair for the occasion.
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Dencia, 2016 Grammys
Nigerian-Cameroonian pop star Dencia rocked a pink bejeweled onesie with Hello Kitty dolls sewn to her legs to the 2016 Grammys, and it looked just as crazy as it sounds!
The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016
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Will.i.am, 2016 Met Gala
The theme for the 2016 Met Gala was Manus x Machina (aka Man x Machine) and Will.i.am definitely stayed true to theme. His Gucci black tux with embroidered sleeves and wide brimmed hat with tinted visor were spot on.
The 15 Most Outrageous Celebrity Looks of 2016
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